Seiko Presage SRPD97 'Japanese Garden' Review & Strap Alternatives

Good to be back! A lot has happened the past year and my activity YouTube has been a bit low. Finally I'm able to share my thoughts about this Seiko Presage Japanese Garden SRPD97! This watch is one of the few sub 40 mm Seiko Presage watches, for less than 500 $ or €. With the Seiko Sarb035 and Sarb033 modes becoming more difficult to source, the SPRD97 and SRPD99 (black dial) are a great alternative, if not the best one, in the same price category.

I've paired up with a few affordable watchband brands, if you want to get a strap and help me out in the process!

StrapsCo:
The models on the video are the "Woven Single Pass Strap" and the
"DASSARI Tribute II Vintage Italian Leather Quick Release Watch Strap"

Here's a link to Nordic Watch Straps too:

Here are some affiliate links to Amazon, if you wish to help the channel out! Anything you buy via these links will earn me a small commission, which is greatly appreciated!

United States:

United Kingdom:

Germany:

Review of the Seiko 5 SNKL41, a more affordable alternative:

Review of the Seiko 5 SNK355, a more affordable alternative:

Review of the Seiko SRPE43J1 Presage Cocktail Time:

Shorts video with 11 strap alternatives for the Seiko SRPD97:

I have in no way been compensated by Seiko and this video is about my own personal purchase. The reason why this video contains "sponsored content" is because of the straps I showcase.

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[TheTyrantanic]

I have this one, the dial can look white or silver depending on the light and the angle. Love it!

[rdstone]

Nice review as usual. I've never understood why butterfly clasp-style bracelets can't have at least a few micro links, since it's alway a lottery if it will fit well. Yeah, the pin and collar system isn't stellar either. But as you showed, this watch will fit greatly with various straps if one doesn't like that bracelet. Otherwise this Seiko looks really great. Love the dial with that awesome texture, and the indicies matches that really well. Seiko really knows how to do great dials. And of course sapphire crystal is a great bonus as well here.

[asiantimepieces]

Beautiful dial 🤩 I’d use the bracelet, looks nice.

[kresimirpleic]

Just one thing to note - it's not a five-link bracelet. It's a three-link bracelet made to look like a five-link from the front. You can clearly see that from the back side at 5:11. I own the watch, and I find the bracelet to be VERY comfortable, as long as I wear it loose (took a few attempts to find out how many links I need to take out). And I love the fact that almost any classic leather strap will look great on this watch. Perfect for the office as well as any formal event, but can still be worn casually. The 4R movement is easy to service and regulate. Add a quartz diver, and you have the perfect two-watch collection that covers all needs and is easy/affordable to maintain :)

[yoinkhaha]

Can’t really find these easily in Germany for some time now, I think.. couple years ago quite easy to buy. But I assumed they just didn’t make or order quite enough, I don’t think it was selling that fast, but not sure

[zombiejuice]

I can’t find this watch anywhere. I clicked the link on your bio for amazon and one of them has the picture of the watch, but it says srpd37 Brown so I’m assuming this is another watch than what is actually pictured? May you help me find this? I’m new into watches and live in the US.

[evinen]

I cant understand why this is discontinued 💔

[Tea-Spin]

Actually prefer this over sarx055 since I have smaller wrist

[FrightfulAccountant]

I love the bracelet but they are a nightmare to shorten. Pins with seperate collars. You loose the tiny collars even if you do know they are there. 😂

[am]

Hyvä video. Tää ois hyvä itellekkin, mutta tuo vedenkestävyys on turhan huono. Ois edes 50m.